China and the European Union may be looking to strengthen trade ties as Beijing looks to ramp up exports to the EU as trade with the U.S. falters under severe tariffs.

Reporters ask President Trump about the status of his negotiations with China and, in particular, whether he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing trade war.

President Trump has said China has reached out to negotiate a deal. Another official said the administration has already been working on supply chain issues for some time in anticipation of the imposition of the tariffs.